Maximize Your Japan Travel Experience: 7 Apps Every Foreigner Should Download
Experience Japan Like a Local
1. Suica
Suica is one of the most widely used transportation IC cards in Japan, primarily used in the Kanto and Kansai region including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. The card can be used not only for trains, subways, buses, and taxis but also at convenience stores, vending machines, and some restaurants.
Suica is very convenient for travelers, allowing them to move smoothly without using cash. By using Suica, travelers can skip the process of purchasing tickets for public transportation and instead, simply tap the card to enter and exit stations, reducing travel time.
To download the Suica app, you can search for "Suica" in their app store and download it for free. The app allows users to check their balance, purchase train tickets, and manage their Suica card all in one place. If the card runs out of money, it can be charged at ticket vending machines, convenience stores, or using the Suica app through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and your credit cards.
Japan's transportation system is often considered to be one of the most complex in the world. So you should definitely download it so as not to waste your limited time.
2. Pasmo
Pasmo is another popular transportation IC card in Japan that functions similarly to Suica. You can use it in almost every city including Tokyo(Kanto), Kyoto, and Osaka(Kansai) It can be used for trains, subways, buses, and even some taxis. Additionally, it can be used at convenience stores, vending machines, and many other places.
3. Japan Travel
Japan Travel is a travel app that provides a wealth of information to help foreign visitors make the most of their trip to Japan. The app is available in multiple languages and offers a variety of features and benefits.
One of the app's key features is its extensive database of travel destinations throughout Japan, from popular tourist spots to lesser-known gems. Users can search for destinations by location or category, such as temples and shrines, parks and gardens, or museums and activities. Each destination is accompanied by detailed information, including maps, photos, costs, and reviews from other users.
For example, if you search “Tokyo Skytree”.
The app also allows users to share their travel plans with friends and family, and even book hotels and transportation directly through the app.
The supported languages are Italian, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai, German, French, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Korean.
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